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Dr. Chad Waldron is Professor and Chairperson of the Department of Teacher and Special Education in the College of Education and Human Services. He previously served as Director of the Literacy Center and held the Marie Berrell Endowed Professorship in Literacy. With teaching experience spanning early childhood to graduate-level education, he has delivered widespread professional development nationally.
Education:
- Ph.D. Curriculum, Instruction, and Teacher Education—Language and Literacy, Michigan State University (2014)
- M.Ed. Reading Education (Reading Specialist), Edinboro University of Pennsylvania (2008)
- B.S. Elementary Education/Early Childhood Education (dual degree), Edinboro University of Pennsylvania (2006)
Research Focus: Dr. Waldron investigates: (1) literacy development in young learners across diverse environments; (2) professional growth in literacy instruction for pre/in-service teachers; and (3) community-driven literacy interventions like Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library.
Publication Trends: His recent work emphasizes community resilience in literacy (e.g., Flint water crisis), educator professionalism in training programs, and contextual factors shaping preservice teacher development. Themes include equity, policy impacts, and practical pedagogical frameworks.
Awards:
- Marie Berrell Endowed Professor of Literacy
Leadership: He directs the Literacy Center, advancing research and community partnerships. Professional affiliations include Literacy Research Association (Gender and Sexuality Committee Co-Chair), AERA, ILA, ALER, and Michigan Reading Association.
